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Fist of the North Star

Original title: Hokuto no Ken
  • 19861986
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 50m
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Fist of the North Star (1986)
A practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the prosperity of mankind.
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A practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the pr... Read allA practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the prosperity of mankind.A practitioner of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two children and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to fight against the rivals who kidnapped his lover and threaten the prosperity of mankind.
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7K
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    • Toyoo Ashida
    • Buronson(comic)
    • Tetsuo Hara(comic)
    • Susumu Takaku
  • Stars
    • Akira Kamiya(voice)
    • Yuriko Yamamoto(voice)
    • Kenji Utsumi(voice)
    • Toyoo Ashida
    • Buronson(comic)
    • Tetsuo Hara(comic)
    • Susumu Takaku
  • Stars
    • Akira Kamiya(voice)
    • Yuriko Yamamoto(voice)
    • Kenji Utsumi(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Akira Kamiya
    Akira Kamiya
    • Kenshiro
    • (voice)
    Yuriko Yamamoto
    Yuriko Yamamoto
    • Yuria
    • (voice)
    Kenji Utsumi
    Kenji Utsumi
    • Raoh
    • (voice)
    Chikao Ôtsuka
    Chikao Ôtsuka
    • Jagi
    • (voice)
    • (as Chikao Ohtsuka)
    Toshio Furukawa
    Toshio Furukawa
    • Shin
    • (voice)
    Kaneto Shiozawa
    Kaneto Shiozawa
    • Rei
    • (voice)
    Tomiko Suzuki
    Tomiko Suzuki
    • Lin
    • (voice)
    Teiyû Ichiryûsai
    • Bat
    • (voice)
    • (as Mie Suzuki)
    Arisa Andô
    • Airi
    • (voice)
    Junji Chiba
    • Ryuken
    • (voice)
    Hidekatsu Shibata
    • Zeed
    • (voice)
    Junpei Takiguchi
    • Heart
    • (voice)
    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Fox
    • (voice)
    Hiroshi Ôtake
    • Jackal
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Gôri
    • Uyghur
    • (voice)
    Takeshi Watabe
    • Kiba Daioh
    • (voice)
    Jôji Yanami
    Jôji Yanami
    • Galf
    • (voice)
    Kôhei Miyauchi
    Kôhei Miyauchi
    • Elder Ukoku
    • (voice)
      • Toyoo Ashida
      • Buronson(comic)
      • Tetsuo Hara(comic)
      • Susumu Takaku
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Vampire Hunter D of the 1985 anime movie of the same name makes a cameo appearance as a villager in the scene where Raoh's second-in-command, Uighur, reveals the pot of flowers to the people. Toyoo Ashida, the director of the film, directed Vampire Hunter D one year prior to directing the anime Hokuto No Ken movie.
    • Goofs
      At one point during his fight with Raoh, Kenshiro's arm bands are back on even though moments earlier they ripped off when he activates his Hokuto Shinken, a moment later they vanish again.
    • Quotes

      Ken-Ô: [Opening the doors] Ryûken, the fist of the north star has been defeated. Shin crushed him as he would an insect. When you chose Ken as your successor, I told you that it should have been me and I was right! Stand up, I'll prove it to you! I challenge you to a test of strenght!

      Ryûken: Physical strenght is no substitute for perception. For perception is the key which unlocks the intangible powers of the spirit. You perceive nothing.

      Ken-Ô: You silly old fool. Stop hiding behind your metaphors and metaphysical fantasies. The fist of the north star is dead!

      Ryûken: Your point?

      Ken-Ô: Don't you understand? Now I'm fist of the north star!

      [Breaking havoc]

      Ken-Ô: My power is greater than ever before. No one can stand against me.

      Ryûken: May be, but you see, power without perception is virtually useless and therefore of no true value!

      Ken-Ô: Useless? hehe. Ryûken, what a foolish old man you are. Any tool is useful if you know how to use it, and I have become an expert. Watch! Admit it. At this moment, I'm more powerful than you ever were. I am fist of the north star.

      Ryûken: I don't agree and I never shall. Go and do what you must Raoh but never set foot in this dojo again!

    • Alternate versions
      Two endings were produced for the final fight between Kenshirô and Raô. In the Japanese theatrical cut of the film, Raô emerges victorious over Ken, but decides to spare him at Lin's request. An alternate ending was then featured in the Japanese home video (VHS and laserdisc) release which features Kenshirô and Raô ending the fight in a draw. All of the overseas dubs (including English Streamline Pictures dub) are based on the theatrical cut and thus, uses the "Raô wins" ending. Many foreign fans believe that the "Draw" ending is the original ending, but this is a common misconception since the "Raô wins" ending is not in any of the Japanese home video releases. The Korean DVD edition features "Raô wins" with its original Japanese soundtrack.
    • Connections
      Featured in Mean & Mercenary (1999)
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    User reviews48

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    This movie rocks. I have seen a fair share of anime, but I'm not as hard core as some of the purists who don't like this movie. Regardless, this is the best anime film I've seen. The animated action is tremendous. I did see the dubbed version, and I'm sure it is better with subtitles. Nevertheless, there are some classic lines in this movie that had me rolling.

    "Death is something to be savored like fine wine... but if you are so impatient I must kill you now, so be it" excuse the inexact quotation;

    This movie is all about bad ass fighters. You see one character and you think, wow that dude can kick some ass... he is bad ass. Then a new character comes along... no wait a minute THIS guy is bad ass... then another character... my mistake, THIS guy is bad ass. The heirarchy of power in this movie seems to have no limit. I think this film is much more artistic and creative than much of the pure porno anime that makes up the genre. If I want to watch porn I prefer real life to animation. This movie explores the full potential of drawings in motion.

    "You are already dead!"
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    • codmon
    • Feb 5, 1999

    FAQ3

    • Is Fist of the North Star based on a book?
    • How many endings are there?
    • Is there a uncensored version? All the gory violent scenes have funny colors!

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1991 (United States)
      • Japan
      • Japanese
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      • Toei Animation
      • Toei Doga
      • Toei Company
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    • 1 hour 50 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby
      • (original ratio)

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